Atlético sign Maycon, midfielder agrees three-year deal | OneFootball

Atlético has finalized the signing of midfielder Maycon, who belongs to Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine and had been on loan to Corinthians in recent seasons. The player chose to join Galo after both the Minas Gerais club and the São Paulo team had their offers accepted by the Ukrainians. The information was released by GE.

According to the portal, Shakhtar announced this Wednesday (07) that it had accepted the offers made by Atlético and Corinthians, leaving the final decision in the hands of the player. After analyzing the projects presented, Maycon opted for the Minas Gerais club. The midfielder is expected in Belo Horizonte in the coming days to undergo medical exams and, subsequently, sign a contract valid for three years.

Maycon had been on loan to Corinthians since mid-2022 and came very close to a permanent stay at the São Paulo club. Shakhtar had even accepted Timão's proposal, which included a three-year contract and a 50/50 split of the player's economic rights between the two clubs. However, in the final moments of the negotiation, Corinthians tried to change the terms of the agreement, reducing the contract to two years, which did not please the Ukrainian club and ultimately made the deal unfeasible.

With the impasse, Atlético entered the race strongly and showed willingness to accept the conditions imposed by Shakhtar Donetsk. Galo's stance was decisive for the positive outcome and put Maycon back on the radar of Brazilian football as a major reinforcement for the season.

Another factor that helped in the negotiation is the fact that Maycon is managed by Marcelo Vojnovic, agent and father of defender Lyanco, who plays for Galo. In addition, the midfielder is married to the sister of the Atlético defender, which will bring the family together in Belo Horizonte.

Numbers for Corinthians

In the last season with Corinthians, Maycon played 43 matches and scored three goals. The midfielder ended the year as captain of the São Paulo team, which won the Copa do Brasil against Vasco. A product of Terrão, the player has totaled 248 games in the Timão shirt and scored 18 goals.

Throughout his journey with Corinthians, Maycon won important titles: three Campeonato Paulista trophies (2017, 2018, and 2025), one Campeonato Brasileiro (2017), and the Copa do Brasil (2025). Now, the midfielder begins a new chapter in his career wearing the Atlético shirt, where he arrives as an experienced reinforcement for the alvinegro midfield.

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